The 32-year-old sported her first up-do for her trip to Blenheim - perhaps realising that the NZ weather was not going to play hair-friendly ball. Her classic ponytail utilised the simple trick of wrapping one's hair around and around to conceal the hair tie. Here's how to do it. (We did have a mild moment of panic when we first saw her and thought she was sporting a scrunchie).

Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge and Prince George of Cambridge arrive at Wellington Airport on April 7, 2014 in Wellington, New Zealand. Photo: Hagen Hopkins

In male fashion news, Prince Will wore a navy blue suit with a classic striped tie as well as medals - which all members of the royal family are given to commemorate special royal occasions. He added a slightly unexpected element to his look when putting on a bright friendship bracelet given to him by some Blenheim locals.

After a quick change, she arrived at the Plunket play date looking fresh in a bold monochrome dress from American billionaire designer Tory Burch's Resort 14 collection (which retails on Net-A-Porter for $555). The dress' best feature is definitely the Chanel-esque rough hems on the skirt and arms; this is the first time Kate's worn Tory Burch.

In tiny person fashion news, Prince George was wearing a too-cute-for-words pair of dungarees by British kids' fashion brand Rachel Riley. Fancy them? They retail for around $138. Prince William looked dapper and casual in equal measure in a bold blue shirt with rolled-up sleeves - he does have manly forearms, dark blue jeans and brown loafers.

Outfit rating: 8/10 - boosted heftily by George's dungarees.

Kiwi designers worn so far: 1 (none today)

DAY TWO: No sightings as the family recovers from jet lag at Wharekauhau Lodge in the Wairarapa.

DAY ONE, ARRIVAL, WELLINGTON: Upon landing in Wellington on a typically blustery day, the Duchess' flared jacket and dress did mean she had a minor Marilyn moment while coming down the plane's stairs - maybe Wills should have held George? - but don't worry Kate, all us Wellington ladies have been there, you still looked fab.

She paired said head candy with a double-breasted red coat that boasted a military feel and strong but not overpowering shoulders. The coat is by French label Catherine Walker, a brand the Duchess has worn before.

Kate's shoe debut in Wellington was a custom pair by UK label Emmy (Pippa's also a fan).

Adding a touch of Kiwiana and history to her outfit, Kate wore the diamond and platinum silver fern brooch that was a Christmas gift to The Queen from the Women of Auckland during the Commonwealth Tour of 1953-4.

As for the lads, wee George wore a cute cream cardigan with toy soldiers on it and white cotton shorts (the couple possibly underestimated the wind chill and left the little guy's legs and head bare) while William arrived in a well-cut navy suit paired with a classic maroon tie (and sported remarkably similar hair to his son).